Induction
Rules of the road & de-regulations. Reading the Announcements is mandatory, and reading the FAQ is highly recommended. All new Registered Members must post their introductory post here before joining the ranks of the Infantry.
Subforum: Forum Registration Instructions

Basic Combat Training
Recruit training, where anyone can ask basic questions about getting started in retail financial services, in any distribution channel, be it wirehouse, independent B/D, career agency, or brokerage.
Subforum: Business Phone Line

Scuttlebutt
Function: noun1 a: a cask on shipboard to contain freshwater for a day's use, b: a drinking fountain on a ship or at a naval or marine installation2: RUMOR, GOSSIP3: Funny stuff for Top Gun Producers 4: Off Topic subjects that don't fit anywhere else.

Prospecting
Prospecting is a contact sport, so this is where you learn how to fill the pipeline! Bring your helmet, shoulder pads, and prepare for close contact. Learn how to gather intelligence and acquire a target.
Subforums: One Card System, Life Solutions Leads

Selling
Closers wanted! This is where you learn how to get ink on paper. Until you master how to get a prospect to make a change from the status quo, you're just another failed planner. This is where one learns close combat skills.
Subforum: Promote Your Brand!

The Craft of Advice
Debate and discuss all facets of financial services, including compensation, career paths, practice management, the economy, and regulation. Politically Incorrect comments are not only allowed, they are encouraged!